99082 Medicaid reimbursement rates by state
Physician and practitioner services (fee schedule). 15 state Medicaid programs publish a fee-for-service rate for 99082 at the physician psychologist level. Rates run from $0.00 in Arkansas to $102.00 in Vermont, with a median of $5.60.
Data as of 2026-10-05. Every rate links to the official document it came from.
- States publishing
- 15
- Median rate
- $5.60units vary by state
- Highest
- $102.00Vermont
- Medicare (non-facility)
- —not on the physician fee schedule
99082 rate in every state
One like-for-like fee-for-service rate per state, highest first. Units can differ between states; the per-hour column converts time-based units.
| State | Medicaid rate | Unit | Per hour | Managed-care plans | % of Medicare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VermontSpeech-language pathologist · Vermont Medicaid (fee-for-service, DVHA) | $102.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2010-01-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Vermont Medicaid Fee Schedule - CPT Code |
| MontanaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Montana Medicaid and HMK Plus (fee-for-service) | $76.37⚠ over 3× mediansince 2025-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | Montana Healthcare Programs fee schedule |
| CaliforniaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · California Medi-Cal (fee-for-service) | $50.40⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-10-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Medi-Cal Rates (Rates files zip: rates_d |
| VirginiaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Virginia Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMAS) | $44.25⚠ over 3× mediansince 2016-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | DMAS procedure fee file cptmedical4.csv |
| New JerseyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Jersey Medicaid / NJ FamilyCare (fee-for-service) | $40.72⚠ over 3× mediansince 2019-07-01 | — | — | Not classified | — | NJMMIS Procedure Master Listing CPTHCPCS |
| HawaiiAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Hawaii Medicaid (Med-QUEST) fee-for-service | $22.00⚠ over 3× mediansince 2024-03-04 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Medicaid Fee-For-Service (FFS) Fee Sched |
| AlabamaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Alabama Medicaid (fee-for-service, Alabama Medicaid Agency fee schedules) | $20.44⚠ over 3× mediansince 2026-08-25 | — | — | Not classified | — | Practitioner Fee Schedule (REF-0135-Q) |
| WashingtonAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) fee-for-service | $5.60since 2021-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | HCA Physician-related services fee sched |
| NebraskaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Nebraska Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $1.00since 2026-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | Nebraska Medicaid fee schedule 471-000-5 |
| KentuckyAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Kentucky Medicaid (fee-for-service, DMS fee schedules) | $1.00since 2020-01-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | KY Medicaid Physician fee schedule (2020 |
| IowaPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) · Iowa Medicaid (fee-for-service schedules; the floor IA Health Link plans must pay) | $0.91since 2024-07-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Iowa Medicaid fee schedule #68 PHYSICIAN |
| North CarolinaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · North Carolina Medicaid Direct (fee-for-service) | $0.82since 2025-10-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | NC Medicaid fee schedule 'Nurse Practiti |
| New HampshireAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · New Hampshire Medicaid (fee-for-service, DHHS / NH MMIS) | $0.61since 2023-07-01 | — | — | Plans negotiate; applies out of network | — | 2026 Fee Schedule - Covered Procedures R |
| LouisianaAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Louisiana Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.60since 2013-02-01 | — | — | Plans must pay at least this | — | Louisiana Medicaid Professional Services |
| ArkansasAny qualified provider (rate does not vary by provider) · Arkansas Medicaid (fee-for-service) | $0.00since 2025-06-13 | — | — | Not classified | — | Arkansas Medicaid Nurse Practitioner Fee |
Rates marked ⚠ are more than three times the median for the same unit; they are published as shown but often reflect an office (non-facility) fee or a different scope of service. Rates are per the unit shown for each state; units can differ between states. Medicare amounts are computed from the CMS relative value file and locality cost indices with the CMS formula; states with several Medicare localities show a range. Confirm rates with the payer before billing.
Frequently asked questions
What does Medicaid pay for 99082?
It depends on the state. Of the 15 states with a published fee-for-service rate, the median is $5.60. Vermont pays the most ($102.00) and Arkansas the least ($0.00).
Which state pays the highest Medicaid rate for 99082?
Vermont, at $102.00, effective 2010-01-01.
Do managed-care plans pay the same rate for 99082?
Not necessarily. Each state's plan contracts decide whether plans must pay at least the fee-for-service rate, pay a state-set rate, or negotiate their own. The table shows the rule for each state, cited to the contract or statute.